The USAID Crisis and Funding the Future of Independent Media
The U.S. froze $268 million in USAID funding, leaving independent media in 30+ countries without pay or resources.
Three Syrian Journalists in Exile
After the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, journalists found the opportunity to rebuild a free press, but the risks continue.
The AP kept the name Gulf of Mexico; White House barred reporters from events over it
After Trump's decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico, the AP retained the original name, prompting retaliation from the White House, which barred the agency from two events.
How young Kenyans turned to news influencers when protesters stormed the country’s parliament
The digital age has radically changed the way news is disseminated and consumed in Kenya and has disrupted the traditional role of major news organisations.
Covering Gaza – The War and Journalist Trauma with Manisha Ganguly
Manisha Ganguly, head of visual forensics and investigative correspondent for the Guardian, spoke to iMEdD during the International Journalism Forum 2024 about reporting on the war in Gaza through OSINT.
The Storm Inside
A journalist's bipolar diagnosis exposes mental health struggles in war reporting, where trauma, stigma, and addiction often go unchecked.
Local collaboration follows contraction
As readers reengage with trusted news, local focus, collaboration, and quality reporting will shape journalism’s future.
The distinct human writer becomes more essential
Journalists will face two new issues: mobile-first storytelling and AI, reshaping content creation and the writing process.